8004. Shalem
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Shalem: Shalem

Original Word: שָׁלֵם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Shalem
Pronunciation: shah-LAME
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-lame')
Definition: Shalem
Meaning: Shalem

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Salem

The same as shalem; peaceful; Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem -- Salem.

see HEBREW shalem

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from shalem
Definition
"peaceful," an early name of Jer.
NASB Translation
Salem (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. שָׁלֵם proper name, of a location abbreviated from יְרוּשָׁלַםִ (q. v.), and perhaps (Gunk Dr) intended as archaism Genesis 14:18, compare (poetry) Psalm 76:3 ("" צִיּוֺן); see JosAnt. i. 10, 2; ᵐ5 Σαλημ and (Psalms) εἰρήνη.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַם (shalam), meaning "to be complete" or "to be sound."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is G4532, Σαλήμ (Salem), which appears in the New Testament in Hebrews 7:1-2, referring to Melchizedek, the king of Salem, and linking the city to the concept of peace and righteousness.

Usage: The term "Shalem" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a city, which is traditionally identified with Jerusalem. It appears in the context of a historical narrative.

Context: Shalem is mentioned in Genesis 33:18, where it is described as a city of Shechem in the land of Canaan. The passage recounts Jacob's journey after reconciling with his brother Esau: "After Jacob came from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped in front of the city." (Genesis 33:18, BSB). The name Shalem is often associated with peace and completeness, reflecting its etymological roots. Some scholars suggest that Shalem is an early name for Jerusalem, drawing connections to Melchizedek, the king of Salem, mentioned in Genesis 14:18. This association is further supported by Psalm 76:2, which refers to Salem as a dwelling place of God, reinforcing its significance in biblical history and theology.

Forms and Transliterations
בְשָׁלֵ֣ם בשלם שָׁלֵ֔ם שלם ḇə·šā·lêm ḇəšālêm šā·lêm šālêm shaLem veshaLem
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 14:18
HEB: צֶ֙דֶק֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ שָׁלֵ֔ם הוֹצִ֖יא לֶ֣חֶם
NAS: king of Salem brought
KJV: king of Salem brought forth
INT: and Melchizedek king of Salem brought bread

Psalm 76:2
HEB: וַיְהִ֣י בְשָׁלֵ֣ם סֻכּ֑וֹ וּמְע֖וֹנָת֣וֹ
NAS: His tabernacle is in Salem; His dwelling place
KJV: In Salem also is his tabernacle,
INT: is in Salem his tabernacle his dwelling

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8004
2 Occurrences


šā·lêm — 1 Occ.
ḇə·šā·lêm — 1 Occ.















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